Agnes Northrop
1857–1953 (age 96)
Educator
Biography
Agnes Northrop dedicated her life to education, nurturing curiosity and confidence in generations of students. She believed that every child deserved a respectful listener and an encouraging guide, and she brought warmth and structure to her classrooms.
Her steadfast advocacy for thoughtful teaching practices influenced many educators, and those who followed her example honor her grave at Flushing Cemetery.